UK weather: Met Office issues double fog warning as Storm Conall chaos continues

The Met Office has released a dual fog alert as Storm Conall continues to cause disruption throughout the UK.

Fog alerts have been issued for extensive areas across the country, spanning from southern London to Northern Ireland.

According to the Met Office, the areas of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone in Northern Ireland are expected to face the most severe weather conditions.

At the same time, regions in England such as the East and West Midlands, London, the southeast, the northwest, and the southwest, along with Wales, are also expected to be impacted.

Britain is currently under two fog alerts.

As temperatures approach or dip below freezing, icy spots caused by freezing fog will create an extra danger.

The fog will gradually dissipate and become clearer in most areas by late morning.

While it's best to avoid traveling altogether, drivers should take care to drive extremely slowly and use their dipped headlights. The reason for this is that high-beam lights can bounce off the fog, resulting in a blinding "white wall" effect.

When visibility gets better, you should turn off your fog lights. It's also crucial to watch for freezing fog, as it can rapidly create a layer of ice. This fog consists of water droplets that freeze upon contact with surfaces like sidewalks, roadways, and vehicles.

Storm Conall, the third named storm this season, has caused significant flooding and major travel disruptions throughout the country. This has led to the closure of several train lines as of yesterday (Stock).

It’s also crucial to watch for freezing fog. Made up of tiny water droplets, it can quickly create a thin layer of ice on surfaces like sidewalks and roads.

Storm Conall, the third storm to be officially named this season, has caused extensive flooding and major travel disruptions throughout the country, leading to the closure of several train routes yesterday.

The services that faced major disruptions included Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, South Western, and Southern.

In the Netherlands, officials have released a warning about "strong winds" expected this weekend due to the approaching storm.